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  "id": 18151785,
  "title": "White House insists Trump is 'still your president' after midterm rout",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/white-house-insists-trump-is-still-your-president-after-midterm-rout-18151785",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T17:17:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20261105/white-house-insists-trump-is-still-your-president-after-midterm-rout"
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  "account": "Washington — President Donald Trump asserted his continued legitimacy as your commander-in-chief on Wednesday, following his Republican Party's devastating midterm election losses. The White House confirmed the message via a post on X, featuring a striking image of Trump towering over the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office. Superimposed text on the image read, \"PSA: TRUMP IS STILL YOUR PRESIDENT,\" employing the abbreviation for public service announcement.\n\nThe midterm elections, seen as a referendum on Trump's second term, saw Democrats claim control of both the House and Senate. This significant political shift dealt a major blow to Trump and the Republican Party. The Democratic victory in Congress signifies the end of Trump's dominating influence over US politics and empowers Democrats to pass legislation, investigate his administration, and hinder his appointments.\n\nThe election results were a reflection of widespread dissatisfaction with Trump's economic policies, including high living costs, tariffs, and his ongoing conflict with Iran. These economic challenges have exacerbated prices, contributing to the Democrats' electoral triumph.",
  "summary": "WASHINGTON — Donald Trump is \"still your president,\" the White House said Wednesday, a day after his Republican Party suffered sweeping losses in midterm elections seen as a referendum on his second term. The White House delivered the message in a post on X featuring a picture of a glaring Trump looming over the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office. \"PSA: TRUMP IS STILL YOUR PRESIDENT,\" text…",
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        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
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        "title": "‘Trump Is Still Your President,’ White House Says After Midterm Defeat",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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